Steering: - Sticky Steering!! - Page 2

XC90fanboy · Feb 16th, 2012, 20:22

Any luck with your steering. I have the same issue. Took it to inde garage and they diagnosed as a rack failure. Had it replaced but does not seem any lighter but the seizing up has gone. Nick

renesis · Feb 16th, 2012, 21:07

how much was a replacement rack?

CO2000 · Feb 16th, 2012, 21:41

Regarding a sticky power steering rack I had this about 15 years ago on an Escort Cosworth & my Mechanic poured in a power steering additive that cured the sticking fully. I see Lucas do something similar but I'm not sure what would have gone into my Escort at the time.

Worth investigating as it's a very v cheap initial option.

XC90fanboy · Feb 17th, 2012, 09:36

About £470 inc VAT for a reconditioned unit

bluey_xc90 · Feb 17th, 2012, 10:44

How many people do flush their steering fluid as part of general maintenance - I flushed mine with the right volvo fluid at about 70k and have had no issues at 92k now (touch wood).

I did have some squealing on the steering in the winter when cold - but traced that down to the rubber bush the steering column goes through in the cabin. A spray wit silicone spray got rid of it - I had initially thought the rack was going but was much simpler to fix! lol

Feb 16th, 2012, 20:22	#11
XC90fanboy New Member Last Online: Aug 20th, 2012 23:34 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Essex	Any luck with your steering. I have the same issue. Took it to inde garage and they diagnosed as a rack failure. Had it replaced but does not seem any lighter but the seizing up has gone. Nick

Feb 16th, 2012, 21:07	#12
renesis Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2021 20:42 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: leicestershire	how much was a replacement rack?

Feb 16th, 2012, 21:41	#13
CO2000 New Member Last Online: Oct 30th, 2012 18:48 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Regarding a sticky power steering rack I had this about 15 years ago on an Escort Cosworth & my Mechanic poured in a power steering additive that cured the sticking fully. I see Lucas do something similar but I'm not sure what would have gone into my Escort at the time. Worth investigating as it's a very v cheap initial option.

Feb 17th, 2012, 09:36	#14
XC90fanboy New Member Last Online: Aug 20th, 2012 23:34 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Essex	About £470 inc VAT for a reconditioned unit

Feb 17th, 2012, 10:44	#15
bluey_xc90 Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Essex	How many people do flush their steering fluid as part of general maintenance - I flushed mine with the right volvo fluid at about 70k and have had no issues at 92k now (touch wood). I did have some squealing on the steering in the winter when cold - but traced that down to the rubber bush the steering column goes through in the cabin. A spray wit silicone spray got rid of it - I had initially thought the rack was going but was much simpler to fix! lol

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